Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station - 518Wh Capacity
Jackery Portable Power Station
Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station - 518Wh Capacity
Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station - 518Wh Capacity is built for shoppers who want dependable portable power with 518Wh and 1000W output without moving to a gas generator. It helps cover the moments customers actually care about: keeping essentials running during an outage, powering an RV weekend, charging tools and devices at a jobsite, or building a cleaner emergency power setup at home.
Why customers choose it
This Jackery product is best for shoppers who want a practical power solution without overcomplicating the setup. Focus on the way it supports your real use case: backup power at home, cleaner charging on the road, better RV energy planning, or a more reliable camping and off-grid system.
- The stored energy rating helps cover everyday essentials, appliance support, and longer use between recharges.
- Supports Multiple Appliance Charging.
- Mobility-focused design makes the unit easier to move for home backup, RV storage, garage use, and campsite setup.
- Quiet operation is helpful for indoor backup, campsites, workspaces, and neighborhoods where noise matters.
Best-fit use cases
Choose this product when you want a Jackery setup that matches your actual load, runtime, charging, storage, and portability needs. It is especially useful for customers comparing solar generators, portable power stations, home backup equipment, RV power, camping power, and compatible Jackery accessories.
What to check before buying
Before buying, compare the capacity, continuous output, surge needs, solar input, recharge time, outlet mix, and portability against the devices you plan to run.
| Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station - 518Wh Capacity | |
| Model SKU | 70-0500-USO001 |
|---|---|
| MODEL | |
| Product Type | Portable Power Station |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Battery Capacity | 518.4 Wh |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-ion NCM |
| AC Output Waveform | Pure sine wave |
| AC Output | 110 V, 60 Hz, 500 W maximum; one outlet |
| Surge Output | 1,000 W |
| USB-A Outputs | Three ports; 5 V, 2.4 A, 12 W maximum each |
| AC Adapter Input | 24 V, 3.75 A, 90 W |
| Solar Input | 12–30 V DC through one DC7909 port |
| Vehicle Charging Input | 12–30 V DC through one DC7909 port |
| AC Recharge Time | Approximately 7 hours |
| Vehicle Recharge Time | Approximately 7.5 hours |
| Solar Recharge Time | Approximately 5 hours with one SolarSaga 80 panel or 3.5 hours with one SolarSaga 100 panel |
| Standby Power Consumption | 10 W |
| Car Charger Cable — Maximum Voltage | 12 V |
| Car Charger Cable — Maximum Current | 10 A |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Dimensions | 11.8 × 7.6 × 9.5 in (30.08 × 19.29 × 24.20 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) |
| Housing Material | High-strength PC and ABS plastic |
| Car Charger Cable — Weight | 1 lb (0.46 kg) |
| OPERATING LIMITS | |
| Cycle Life | 500 cycles |
| Charge Temperature Range | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Discharge Temperature Range | 14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C) |
| Car Charger Cable — Warranty | 1 year |
| PACKAGE | |
| Included Components | 1 × Explorer 500, 1 × AC Adapter and AC Cable (2 Parts), 1 × Car Charger Cable, 1 × Explorer 500 User Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions about this product, setup, compatibility, and use.



